When Will the MP Assembly's Winter Session Begin?
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Bhopal, Oct 29 (NationPress) The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence its winter session on Monday, December 1, following an official announcement from Governor Mangubhai Patel as per Article 174(1) of the Constitution.
The upcoming session, which represents the seventh meeting of the 16th Assembly, will span a total of four days dedicated to legislative discussions. The Assembly Secretariat released the calendar on Wednesday, detailing sittings on December 1, 2, 4, and 5, while December 3 is designated as a recess day. Each session will initiate with the Question Hour, followed by government business.
On the final sitting day, December 5, private members will also have their business addressed during the last two and a half hours of the session.
The Assembly meetings will occur daily from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and then from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, unless otherwise instructed by the Speaker. Members are reminded to present private bills by November 4 and resolutions by November 20.
Notices for adjournment motions, calls of attention, Rule 267-K matters, and motions of no-confidence will be accepted starting November 25 during office hours.
The Secretariat has established precise protocols for submitting these notices, including specific officers and timeframes. Notices submitted after 9:00 AM on sitting days will be considered for the subsequent day, while submissions on non-sitting weekdays will be accepted from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Members are advised to refrain from sending notices to officials' residences and to ensure that all submissions are appropriately signed and formatted.
Strict security measures will be in place within the Assembly grounds, with entry allowed only through authorized passes. Members are requested not to influence security personnel for unauthorized access for guests.
Literature and documents for the members will be distributed through designated lockers at the Information Office.
The Secretariat has underscored the importance of maintaining updated contact details and following procedural guidelines, including restrictions on premature publication of Assembly notices and expected decorum during debates.
As preparations are in progress, the session is expected to facilitate a well-structured and disciplined engagement in legislative matters to conclude the year effectively.